Aperol-Glazed Chicken with Orange & Thyme
Bathed in a vibrant orange glaze with bittersweet Aperol, bright orange zest, and fragrant thyme for a sophisticated yet simple weeknight dinner. This Italian-American-inspired chicken recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breasts, Aperol, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) boneless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp Aperol
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season evenly with salt and black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Return skillet to medium heat, add Aperol, honey, thyme, and orange zest. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced and glossy, then pour over chicken.
- Step 4: Cook for 3 more minutes, turning to coat, until sauce thickens and clings to the chicken.
